HB 1480 (2000): making consent a defense under the sexual assault laws.
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HB 1480 (2000)
making consent a defense under the sexual assault laws.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ5, p100
- January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
- January 18, 2000: Hearing Jan 18 2:00 RM204,LOB
- February 15, 2000: Maj Report ITL for Feb 24 (vote 16-1;CC)
- February 24, 2000: ITL Report Adopted; HJ19, p526